Public Benefit : Fundraising Organizations
United Way of Greater Los Angeles
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| Program Expenses | 83.2% | |
| Administrative Expenses | 4.6% | |
| Fundraising Expenses | 12.1% | |
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.12 | |
| Primary Revenue Growth | -2.1% | |
| Program Expenses Growth | -2.5% | |
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.29 | |
| Accountability & Transparency Performance Metrics | ||
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| Information Provided on the Form 990 | ||
| Independent Voting Board Members |  |
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| No Material diversion of assets | |
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| Audited financials prepared by independent accountant | |
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| Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties | |
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| Documents Board Meeting Minutes | |
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| Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing | |
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| Conflict of Interest Policy | |
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| Whistleblower Policy | |
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| Records Retention and Destruction Policy | |
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| CEO listed with salary | |
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| Process for determining CEO compensation | |
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| Does Not Compensate Any Board Members | |
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| Does the charity's website include readily accessible information about the following: | ||
| Donor Privacy Policy | |
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| Board Members Listed | |
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| Audited Financials |  |
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| Form 990 | |
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| Key staff listed | |
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Income Statement (FYE 06/2010)
Compensation of Leaders (FYE 06/2010)
| Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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| $248,466 | 0.45% | Elise Buik | President, CEO |
Mission
United Way of Greater Los Angeles fights poverty and improves the quality of life for all in Los Angeles County by meeting basic needs like housing and health care, improving the educational achievement of youth, and helping families become financially stable. We provide expert research on the issues, invest in direct service programs that produce results, focus on systems change and drive change through partnerships that bring about effective and stronger solutions. By focusing our efforts on local and state public policy, we treat many of the root causes of poverty through desperately needed systems-change.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles - CA | 52.03 |  |
| United Way of Northeast Florida - FL | 63.75 |  |
| United Way of Central Iowa - IA | 64.54 | |
| United Way of Missoula County - MT | 55.78 | |
| Greater Kalamazoo United Way - MI | 63.24 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| United Way of Greater Los Angeles - CA | 52.03 | |
| United Way Worldwide - VA | 65.66 | |
| United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area - LA | 52.75 | |
| United Way of Central Maryland - MD | 0.00 | DA |
| United Way of Allegheny County - PA | 61.86 | |
| United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta - GA | 59.60 | |
